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$525,000 $288/sqft
636 Wilderness Trail
Denver, NC 28037
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,821 sqft · 1 ac · 1994 · DOM: 100 d
Fireplace Garage
Forest Oaks Homes for Sale in Denver, SC
Forest Oaks feels like one of Denver’s more established pockets, where larger lots, mature trees, and a tucked-away street pattern create an immediate sense of breathing room.
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About Forest Oaks
Community overview based on MLS listing data for Forest Oaks, Denver
First Impressions
Forest Oaks feels like one of Denver’s more established pockets, where larger lots, mature trees, and a tucked-away street pattern create an immediate sense of breathing room. The setting is centered around Deer Track Drive and Forest Oak Drive, with homes set back from the road and plenty of yard between neighbors. Newer construction sits alongside earlier ranch homes, so the neighborhood has a layered look rather than a uniform one.
"Forest Oaks pairs a central Denver address with the kind of space that is getting harder to find."
Home Styles & Community Feel
This is a single-family community with a broad mix of ages, from late-1980s homes to brand-new builds. Many homes feature brick exteriors, and a few are fully brick, but the overall feel is less about one signature style and more about variety: ranch plans, 1.5-story layouts, homes with bonus rooms, and properties with finished or partially finished basements. Garage space is common, and the homes often emphasize practical extras like screened porches, decks, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, and generous storage.
Lot size is one of Forest Oaks’ defining traits. Acre-plus parcels are common, and the landscape gives many homes a private, wooded backdrop. That extra land changes the rhythm of daily life here; it is a neighborhood where outdoor space matters just as much as interior finishes.
Amenities & Daily Rhythm
Forest Oaks does not read like a planned amenity community. Instead, its appeal comes from the land itself and the flexibility it gives owners. Wide streets, low traffic on dead-end or no-outlet roads, and deep lots make the neighborhood feel spacious and unhurried. Several homes highlight room for future additions, detached garages, or even a pool, which speaks to the scale of the properties and the freedom they allow.
"The draw here is simple: room to spread out, mature surroundings, and everyday convenience close by."
Daily life is anchored by the essentials of Denver and nearby Lake Norman recreation. Listing remarks repeatedly point to shopping, dining, and service options within minutes, along with easy access to local exercise facilities and major routes. That combination makes Forest Oaks feel both established and practical, especially for buyers who want a quieter residential setting without giving up access to errands or regional travel.
Location & Schools
Forest Oaks sits in the heart of Denver, just off Business 16 and close to Hwy 16, with remarks noting quick access to major highways and a roughly 20-minute drive to Charlotte via the bypass. One listing places Publix about 1/4 mile away, with Lowe’s, Walmart, restaurants, and other shops less than a mile from the neighborhood. Lake Norman is also consistently mentioned, along with Lake Norman public access and Beatties Ford Park.
The community is associated with Catawba Springs Elementary, East Lincoln Middle, and East Lincoln High, within the East Lincoln school area. That school alignment, paired with the central Denver location and nearby everyday conveniences, helps define Forest Oaks as a well-situated residential pocket with a distinctly roomy feel.
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Market Trends
Closed sales from MLS history for Forest Oaks, Denver
Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$500,000
7 sales closed · Sep 2025 – Aug 2026
Denver 1 yr ▴ 1.7%
Forest Oaks median sale price is $500,000; Denver is up 1.7%.
The Forest Oaks real estate market shows balanced market conditions. Homes typically sell within 58 days. With 0 active listings and 7 homes sold in the past year, a healthy balance exists between buyers and sellers.
Pricing
- Median Price
- $515,000
- Average Price
- $488,000
- $/Sq.Ft (Q1)
- $113
- 1-Yr Price Trend
- +66.7%
Property Details
- Avg Bedrooms
- 3.2
- Avg Bathrooms
- 2.4
- Avg Lot Size
- 1.26 acres
Market Activity
- Active Listings
- 0
- Sold Last Year
- 7
- Median Days to Sell
- 58 days
Community Info
- Median Year Built
- 1994
- New Construction
- 6%